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Auto 2010: 2010 Lexus ES350

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

For the 2010 model year, Lexus ES350 enters with a few exterior styling upgrades like a front bumper with redesigned lower air intakes and integrated fog lamps as well as a new grill and surround for the front end, while the sides are dressed up with new chrome moldings and for 2010, the ES will be available in a few new exterior colors.

Lexus has placed a similar version of their class leading 3.5 Liter V6 under the hood, which in case delivers a maximum output of 272 HP at 6,200 rpm and a peak of 254 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm. Due to the sedan’s front wheel drive layout, the transverse mounted V6 engine is mated to a six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission for more fuel efficient shifts.

The 2010 ES350 rides on a newly designed set of split five spoke 17 inch aluminum alloy wheels, while the new color options include: Truffle Mica, Peridot Mica, Satin Cashmere Metallic and Cerulean Blue Metallic.

Interior, the Lexus ES350 is upgraded with new steering wheel controls, more trim options than before as well as new infotainment packages that include a new hard disc drive (HDD) navigation system.

Auto Stuff: Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG tuned

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Mercedes-Benz specialist tuners Vath has given the SLK55 AMG a new performance kit, enabling the roadster to put out 557bhp.

Among the cosmetic enhancements to the SLK55 AMG, it includes black carbon fibre front lips and a rear diffuser with large fins. 19-inch wheels finished in silver, black or any other colour upon request are wrapped in size 235/35 tyres at the front and 275/30 tyres at the rear. A six-piston brake system with 378-millimetre brake discs goes along with the wheels.

Under the bonnet, Vath has increased the 5.5-litre V8’s displacement up to 5.8-litres, and attached a compressor. As a result, power goes up from 355bhp and 510Nm of torque to 557bhp and 770Nm of torque. According to Vath, the modified SLK55 AMG can hit a top speed of 310km/h.

Other upgrades that Vath has given the SLK55 AMG include a performance chassis, an optional differential lock, high-grade steel catalysts, sports pistons, polished cylinder heads, a sports air filter, a long-stroke crankshaft and exhaust manifolds.

Interior features a sports steering wheel with leather, carbon or fine wood trimming, depending on the customer’s request.

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